Thu Nov 06 04:46:40 UTC 2025: News Article:

Typhoon Kalmaegi Regains Strength, Heads for Vietnam After Leaving Trail of Destruction in Philippines

Hanoi, Vietnam – Typhoon Kalmaegi, locally known as Tino, is intensifying as it barrels towards Vietnam’s central coast, meteorologists warn. This comes after the deadly storm ripped through the Philippines, leaving at least 114 dead and 127 missing.

The United States military’s Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC) has upgraded Kalmaegi to a Category 4 storm, stating it is “barrelling towards the Vietnamese coast and reaching peak intensity.” Landfall is expected just north of Quy Nhon in central Vietnam. Authorities are mobilizing thousands of soldiers to evacuate approximately 350,000 people from vulnerable areas, particularly in the central highland province of Gia Lai. Warnings are in place for heavy rains, damaging winds, and potential flooding, which could disrupt agricultural activities, including the ongoing coffee harvest. Several airports, including Da Nang International Airport, anticipate disruptions.

In the Philippines, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has declared a state of emergency following the storm’s devastation. The storm made landfall in eight areas, becoming the deadliest natural disaster to hit the Southeast Asian nation this year. Cebu province was particularly hard hit, with widespread destruction reported. Over 200,000 evacuees have returned to find their homes destroyed. The cleanup effort is underway, focusing on clearing debris and accounting for the missing.

Adding to the concern, President Marcos also warned of another approaching storm, Typhoon Fung-wong (locally known as Uwan), which is predicted to be even stronger. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) expects Fung-wong to develop into a super typhoon by Saturday and potentially make landfall in northern or central Luzon, where the capital Manila is located.

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